How many wins in 2022?

[Jayshellberg]

So you don't allow in casual fans? Don't tell Jamie on me.

Sorry, my post was a little over the top. Like many Cyclone fans, I have had too many experiences with Hawk fans being insufferable jerks. Still, I recognize that they are not all like that, thankfully. Feel free to cheer for the Cyclones when they are not playing your team.

 

[cyclone1209]

I said 6 wins. I could easily see this team winning 4 or 8 games, so I went in the middle.

If we can beat Iowa I truly think 8-4 is on the table. But as we know that’s been an issue.

 

[madguy30]

If we can beat Iowa I truly think 8-4 is on the table. But as we know that’s been an issue.

In general I'd like to see ISU be more proactive than reactive.

Like if a young QB (Tech) is running around having his way, start getting after him right away, or better yet come out swinging the first series to disrupt what they want to do.

ISU flinched when it mattered last year and that needs to get reversed.

 

[LarryISU]

In general I'd like to see ISU be more proactive than reactive.

That is a great way to state it. We tend to play to keep it close. Then if we get a couple breaks (recover a fumble, make an interception, a defensive lapse by the other team) we might win. Or, we make 2 or 3 mistakes, we lose. We never just thrash somebody because we were the aggressor, not on offense anyway.

Last year we beat KU handily because they just really played poorly. And we handled two Texas teams pretty well in November. I was at those games and I truly felt their players just didn't want to play in Ames in November. Much like when we pounded Mahomes and Texas Tech on November 19, 2016. Even when we win big, it's not that we were proactive, we either were a mismatch, caught some breaks or played an uninspired team.

That's what makes the Iowa game so hard to win. Teams are evenly matched, we never get any breaks, and Iowa is super-motivated. None of the elements we need to win exist when we play them. So, we keep it close, but at that critical moment, their defense will rise up, or we will turn the ball over, or our conservative offense will sputter. Our only hope is to come out fast, grab the lead and let our defense make a stand at the end. There is no other game we play that so much depends on ISU being proactive.

 

[2speedy1]

I dont understand. I dont see 14 on the list of possible answers. I must be missing something.

 

[JP4CY]

Sorry, my post was a little over the top. Like many Cyclone fans, I have had too many experiences with Hawk fans being insufferable jerks. Still, I recognize that they are not all like that, thankfully. Feel free to cheer for the Cyclones when they are not playing your team.

He's a troll.

 

[JM4CY]

Sorry, my post was a little over the top. Like many Cyclone fans, I have had too many experiences with Hawk fans being insufferable jerks. Still, I recognize that they are not all like that, thankfully. Feel free to cheer for the Cyclones when they are not playing your team.

Don’t feel bad. That guy is an ass hole and playing you.

 

[CycloneVet]

One thing I do know is there should be a lot of hungry dudes that don’t have a ton expectational pressure on them.

 

[cymonw1980]

I took 8.

I think the key is the offensive line. Is it better than a year ago? If yes, we will be in a good shape on offense (I think a chance to be better).

I think the defense reloads. I do wonder if they will need to add some wrinkles this year, but until proven otherwise, I think they will be good on defense.

I love the team ISU had a year ago, but for whatever reason it didn't take the next step. This year's team could have more talent than last year's team. But, they will be less experienced. We will see what has a bigger impact, their limited experience or their talent... I think Brock's best years were his Fr/So seasons. Last year there were almost no explosive plays... during his first 2 yrs he would go off script and make plays. Last two seasons it felt like he was over thinking it and didn't want to make mistakes. Unfortunately, he still had mistakes he just eliminated the explosive, off-script plays.

 

[cymonw1980]

That is a great way to state it. We tend to play to keep it close. Then if we get a couple breaks (recover a fumble, make an interception, a defensive lapse by the other team) we might win. Or, we make 2 or 3 mistakes, we lose. We never just thrash somebody because we were the aggressor, not on offense anyway.

Last year we beat KU handily because they just really played poorly. And we handled two Texas teams pretty well in November. I was at those games and I truly felt their players just didn't want to play in Ames in November. Much like when we pounded Mahomes and Texas Tech on November 19, 2016. Even when we win big, it's not that we were proactive, we either were a mismatch, caught some breaks or played an uninspired team.

That's what makes the Iowa game so hard to win. Teams are evenly matched, we never get any breaks, and Iowa is super-motivated. None of the elements we need to win exist when we play them. So, we keep it close, but at that critical moment, their defense will rise up, or we will turn the ball over, or our conservative offense will sputter. Our only hope is to come out fast, grab the lead and let our defense make a stand at the end. There is no other game we play that so much depends on ISU being proactive.

Agree with a lot of this... I think it will be interesting to see how we do with Dekkers at QB. I know everyone wants to win... But being an Iowa kid I wonder if he is going to try to make the play to win the game - put the team on his back.

I love Purdy. Look at Campbell pre-Purdy, we went through 4 QBs in the first 2 seasons. But, when we needed a QB to take us down the field and win a game... it didn't really happen. He made enough plays to keep us in the game but didn't make the plays to win it.

In the biggest moments you need a play maker that can win you games. I think Dekkers will make mistakes, but so did Purdy. The question is (imo) can he make the plays to win a few more of these close games?

 

[Thomasrickj]

Most talented roster in school history in terms of recruiting rankings. Big armed QB who runs well to open the offense up. Heacock as DC. Actually have someone with a ST’s background on board finally.

I’ll take the most wins in school history.

That’s bold. The roster is young and we don’t know if Dekkers is the man or not. I went with 7 and I trust Dekkers. 7 this year and 9 next year is what I’m thinking.

 

[clonedude]

If we can beat Iowa I truly think 8-4 is on the table. But as we know that’s been an issue.

IMO... we have a better shot at beating OU than Iowa. Iowa just has our number and it's at Kinnick. We get OU at home.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

The season (or any season for that matter) could be drastically different if we ever got out of noncon unscathed....when is the last time we went undefeated in noncon? As usual, the Iowa game will be hard, especially since it's at Kinnick. Baylor and OU are easily the toughest home games. Tough road games in conference play are at Oklahoma State and Texas.

I am predicting we go 7-5 in the regular season. I'd love for us to get over the Iowa hump, but I won't bet on us to win that game till we do it. I'm really tired of our early season struggles....please do not come out against SEMO and put every Cyclone fan in Jack Trice under cardiac arrest.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

IMO... we have a better shot at beating OU than Iowa. Iowa just has our number and it's at Kinnick. We get OU at home.

I wish CMC and co. would recognize how to beat Iowa....look at what teams like Purdue do. They play the complete opposite way (air raid/spread offense) and it works. Purdue has had Iowa's number. Right now, Iowa State can't out-physical Iowa. But we have a QB with a cannon of an arm and some good wr targets. Why not try to utilize that potential?

 

[CloneGuy8]

@criticalobserver , you honestly think they'll only win THREE games? Or is that guy a hawk, too?

 

[CycloneFan1987]

I took 6 wins, just to be conservative and its so hard to replace that much experience. I do agree that the talent is there, except any injuries to our O-Line will be felt more quickly. I do like our chances against Iowa because no one expects us to win at Kinnick, granted we got blown out there in 2018. I don't want to buy into any hype after last year and hope we can win more than 6 games. Excited for the 1st 4 games to be played in the state of Iowa and hopefully the weather cooperates for some great tailgating!!!

 

[cycophagus]

6-9, but 7-8 more likely.

I’ll go with 7 regular season wins, and 8 with bowl win.

I also went with 8. 7 last year, but with 3 Net Close Losses (5 close losses - 2 close wins), Phil Steele's statistics predicts ~ 90% chance of 8 wins or more.

 

[FeedBreece]

Last years team was a 10 win talent team that screwed up a ton situationally, ended up with 7.

I think this team will fix things situationally but obviously be less talented. I’ll go with 7 again.

 

[clonedude]

Last years team was a 10 win talent team that screwed up a ton situationally, ended up with 7.

I think this team will fix things situationally but obviously be less talented. I’ll go with 7 again.

What makes you think this team will fix things situationally?

You can almost mark it down that we're going to lose at least 3 games every year situationally. Not sure why that will change this year?

And are we really less talented? We're definitely younger and less experienced probably..... but I think we just might be as talented or more.

 

[RustShack]

Iowa is going to struggle against Dekkers arm. He played well against them in his limited snaps.